Palm Valley Montessori L L C
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- **Amended 5/18/2026** The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted On…Compliance (Annual)
**Amended 5/18/2026** The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. ***The Director was reminded of the license expiration date and to l
Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct Complaint #00144734 Investigation on 9/15/25Complaint Monitoring
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00144734 investigation on 9/15/25. A monitoring inspection was also conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: 1:13 Two-Three year olds (Cited); and 1:17 Four year old (Cited) There were 3
Jun 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 6/19/2025 and Are Subject…Monitoring
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Monitoring Inspection conducted on 6/19/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Licensee will be notified when the Written Documentation of Corrections is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal. The following was discussed but not limited to: Submitting photos of the corrections regarding the deficiencies of the outdoor shade and the accessibility of the Air Conditioning unit.
May 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/16/2025 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 5/16/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1) Licensee informed of the DCS portal that was effective in August 2024 and all providers are required to submit DCS clearance for all sta
Jun 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- AMENDED 7/09/2024 The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted On…Compliance (Annual)
AMENDED 7/09/2024 The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Licensee will email the completed Emergency Disaster Contact that was given at the time of the inspection. Licensee will email the updated Fire Inspection, Sanitation Reports The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 4 staff members were verified to be v
Jun 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 6/20/2023 and Are…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 6/20/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was completed at the time of the in